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Updated | October 2019 Page 1 | 12 Education Service Provider Scope of Services Consumers Contact Information / Links Strengthening connections among Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing people On-site pre-school and kindergarten programming for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing which is funded through Alberta Education, Program Unit Funding (PUF). The Connect Society ECS program offers children language enriched classrooms that are listening friendly and strengthen skills across all developmental areas with a special emphasis on: Speech and language skills Social communication and interaction skills Language and literacy focused curriculum The program provides daily speech and language services, optimal listening environments, American Sign Language support as needed or desired, and occupational and physical therapy services. Working closely with the family and other service providers (including the school boards, Alberta Children’s Hospital hearing clinic, Deaf and Hear Alberta, hands and Voices, etc.) promotes a collaborative and effective effort to help best prepare children for school entry. Additionally, Connect Society offers a variety of language and literacy development groups for parents with children (0-3 years). The ECS teachers are Alberta Education certified and are knowledgeable about early childhood, hearing loss and its impacts. Connect values a family centred approach where parents are involved in a meaningful way in their child’s education. ECS– DHH children ages 2 ½ years to 5 ½ years and their families Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) Language/Literacy Parented Groups Books for Little Ones: Ages 0-3 yr Read and sign: Ages 0- 3 yr Building Sign: In home family language and literacy sessions. Ages 0-6 www.connectsociety.org Janet Bremner, Program Manager [email protected] 403-828-1937 Deaf & Hard of Hearing | Resources and Services in Calgary
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Strengthening connections among Deaf, Hard of Hearing
and Hearing people
On-site pre-school and kindergarten programming for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
which is funded through Alberta Education, Program Unit Funding (PUF). The Connect Society
ECS program offers children language enriched classrooms that are listening friendly and
strengthen skills across all developmental areas with a special emphasis on:
Speech and language skills
Social communication and interaction skills
Language and literacy focused curriculum
The program provides daily speech and language services, optimal listening environments,
American Sign Language support as needed or desired, and occupational and physical therapy
services. Working closely with the family and other service providers (including the school boards,
Alberta Children’s Hospital hearing clinic, Deaf and Hear Alberta, hands and Voices, etc.) promotes
a collaborative and effective effort to help best prepare children for school entry.
Additionally, Connect Society offers a variety of language and literacy development groups for
parents with children (0-3 years).
The ECS teachers are Alberta Education certified and are knowledgeable about early childhood,
hearing loss and its impacts. Connect values a family centred approach where parents are
involved in a meaningful way in their child’s education.
ECS– DHH
children ages 2 ½
years to 5 ½ years
and their families
Children of Deaf
Adults (CODA)
Language/Literacy
Parented Groups
Books for
Little Ones:
Ages 0-3 yr
Read and
sign: Ages 0-
3 yr
Building Sign:
In home
family
language and
literacy
sessions.
Ages 0-6
www.connectsociety.org
Janet Bremner, Program
Manager
403-828-1937
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Each student, in keeping with his or her individual abilities and
gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning
necessary to thrive in life, work, and continued learning
The Calgary Board of Education provides a continuum of services for students who are Deaf of Hard of Hearing. To support students’ unique needs, we
work with students, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to personalize learning.
Specialist - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Specialist provides leadership to the DHH System Team of
three strategists, educational audiologist and audiology clerk. The DHH Specialist facilitates the
intake, placement, and transition of DHH students in community and DHH System class settings.
Communication with internal and external stakeholders is made to support the values and learning
strategy of the CBE.
CBE Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Peter Atack, Specialist
CBE Community Schools
Strategists for the DHH support the school learning team through informing best practice for
assistive technology, IPP development, accommodations and teaching strategies. Strategists may
work directly with DHH students to provide the support for independence with amplification,
technology, auditory skill development, literacy and language development, self-advocacy,
social/emotional development and transitions depending on need and resources available.
Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD) through Support Services for Inclusive
Learning (SSIL)
Support for students with a hearing loss and their learning support teams are provided through
SSIL to the RCSD regions within and surrounding Calgary. Strategists for the DHH and
Educational Audiologists support school learning teams through informing best practices for
assistive technology, IPP development, accommodations and teaching strategies. Strategists
consult with the school learning team to provide support with the DHH student to develop
independence with amplification, technology, auditory skill development, literacy and language
development, self-advocacy, social/emotional development and transitions depending on need.
Kindergarten to
Grade 12
Melane Culham, DHH Strategist
Krista Smart, DHH Strategist
Lorna Wick, DHH Strategist
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Specialized Classes for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)
Each DHH classroom is directly supported by a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or
Special Education Teacher, and has access to an education assistant or educational interpreter, as
needed. Typical class size ranges from 8 to 10 students. The ratio of students to staff varies
depending on grade level and complexity of student needs. Integration opportunities in other
classrooms, curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, and learning technologies are
personalized based on the needs of each student. In addition to the programming described below,
occupational therapists (OT), physiotherapists (PT) , and psychologists can be accessed by school
referral to Support Services for Inclusive Learning (SSIL).
Jennie Elliott School
The specialized class serves students whose hearing loss significantly impacts language learning
and provides intensive language support and specialized services. Language is taught directly and
intentionally throughout all subject areas using a variety of instructional techniques. The
instructional approaches offered are Aural/Oral or Bilingual American Sign Language (ASL) and
English. Some students may access programming in both modes of communication if appropriate.
The Aural/Oral approach emphasizes the use of hearing technology, residual hearing,
speechreading, use of written English and visual supports. The primary goal is developing skills in
listening and spoken language, reading and writing and self-advocacy.
The bi-lingual – ASL / English Approach emphasizes the use of American Sign Language (ASL) for
language learning. The primary goal is to optimize students’ communication abilities in ASL in
conjunction with English literacy and numeracy skills
Queen Elizabeth High School,
Communication and instruction is through American Sign Language, spoken/written English, or
sign supported speech based on student needs. The primary program goal is to optimize students’
academic achievement, communication abilities, and personal development. A combination of
congregated DHH, co-enrolment, and/or integrated environments is available. The students
attending the DHH Programs at Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Stanley Jones Elementary
typically feed into the DHH Program at Queen Elizabeth Junior/Senior High.
DHH students in
Grades 1-6
DHH students in Grades 7-12
Jennie Elliott School
Stephen Ogilvie
Queen Elizabeth High School
Jason Arrell, Principal
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Early Development Centres (pre-school)
Early Development Centres (EDCs) offer programming for preschool-aged children with
exceptional needs. Early intervention support is provided through PUF and Mild/Moderate funding.
Programs emphasize communication skills, fine and gross motor development and social
interaction. Regular supports include: teacher, Education Assistants, Early Learning Strategists,
Speech Language Pathologists, Speech Language Assistants, Occupational and Physical
Therapists.
Ages 2-5
Sandi Harrower, Specialist
Professional Support Staff
Educational Audiologist
FM and DM (Digital Modulation) systems are provided and/or supported by the Educational
Audiologist. Support includes: 1) monitoring, troubleshooting and repair 2) verifying FM/DM
characteristics to ensure that the FM/DM systems and hearing aids/cochlear implants work properly
together 3) building capacity of teachers through in-services about hearing loss, using assistive
technology, and classroom acoustics and 4) building capacity of strategists, teachers, education
assistants, and students to develop monitoring and troubleshooting skills
Speech Language Pathologists
SLPs consult and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team which may include parents, teachers,
Educational Assistants, Early Learning Strategists, OTs, PTs, Psychologists, Speech-Language
Assistants.
Assessment and/or intervention are based on need. Areas of intervention may include: articulation,
receptive and expressive language, vocabulary, literacy, social skills. Intervention may include
universal large group work, small group work and specialized work.
DHH students Kindergarten to Grade 12
All children in EDCs and Kindergarten programs
Sandra Vandenhoff, Educational
Audiologist
Kate Plante, Supervisor,
Speech-Language Services
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Success for All Students
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students are supported by a learning support team which may
include; teachers and school administration, DHH Consultant, Assistive Technology Consultant,
Educational Audiologist, District Psychologists and Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs)
DHH Consultant:
Works collaboratively with the student’s learning team.
Facilitate the registration, placement, and transition of DHH students into regular
education programs, congregated settings (e.g. Gifted, Diverse Learning) or blended
model programs.
Support and advocate for DHH students and their families regarding students’ academic,
social and emotional wellness.
Support and mentor the school learning team with best practice for programming,
assistive technology, interpretation and signing services, accommodations and teaching
strategies.
Liase with outside support agencies.
In-service classroom teachers in hearing loss, use of amplification in the classroom,
ergonomics and physical set up of the classroom, acoustics, etc.
Assistive Technology Consultant:
Works collaboratively with the student’s learning team.
Support the student and school learning team with best practice for programming,
providing and coaching assistive technologies, accommodations and teaching strategies.
Promote independence in DHH students regarding assistive technologies
Educational Audiologist:
Works collaboratively with the student’s learning team.
Provide, monitor and maintain personal FM systems and sound-field systems, ensuring
hearing, with or without hearing aids and/or cochlear implants, is supported and
complimented.
Promote independence in DHH students regarding amplification technologies.
Liase with outside support agencies
In-service classroom teachers in hearing loss, use of amplification in the classroom,
ergonomics and physical set up of the classroom, acoustics, etc.
DHH students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 in regular education programs, congregated settings (Gifted, Diverse Learning) or blended models
Trisa Soroski, Supervisor of
Diverse Learning
Claire McNeil, DHH Consultant
Terri Marles, Assistive
Technology Consultant
Selena Vermey, Educational
Augiologist
Selena.Vermey@albertahealths
ervices.ca
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District Psychologists:
works collaboratively with the student’s learning team.
Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, other agencies and administration.
Consult and collaborate on assessments to facilitate best program placements for DHH
students
Speech and Language Pathologists:
Works collaboratively with the student’s learning team.
Consult and collaborate with parents, school personnel, outside support agencies, OTs,
PTs, and district psychologists.
Assessments and interventions are based on need and may include: articulation support,
receptive and expressive language skills, vocabulary, social and self-advocacy skills.
Support may be offered on an individual basis or in small groups
*NOTE: Supports for kindergarten children (and preschool) may be provided through Program Unit
Funding. (PUF) and Mild/Moderate funding
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Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre | Audiology Services
Audiology
diagnostic hearing assessments (all ages)
hearing loss counseling
tone- evoked auditory brainstem response (ABR) assessments (all ages)
neurologic auditory brainstem response (ABR)
referrals to appropriate sites for hearing aid fittings and assessments
balance/vestibular testing (VNG and VEMP)
cochlear implant candidacy assessments and follow-up for adult 18 and older
All ages Richmond Road
Diagnostic and
Treatment Centre
Audiology Services
403-955-8500
Alberta Children’s Hospital - Hearing Clinic
Alberta Children’s Hospital provides a family centered clinic comprised of an interdisciplinary team inclusive of
audiologists, audiology technician, psychologist, social worker, speech language pathologists, speech
language assistant, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists, pediatricians, and a nurse.
Consultation with ENT and pediatrician as needed for infants, children, and youth, 0 – 18 years, with confirmed
hearing loss.
Alberta Children’s Hospital - Audiology
Hearing aid and FM/DM fitting, earmold fitting, verification of hearing aids and FM/DM systems,
ongoing monitoring of unaided thresholds and monitoring of aided function (0-5 years with diagnosed
hearing loss)
Bone Anchored Hearing Device assessments and follow up (0-18 years)
Cochlear implant candidacy assessments and follow up (0-18 years)
Diagnostic hearing assessments (as part of ACH clinics – Cleft Palate, Microtia, Oncology, Neonatal
Follow up clinics and Inpatients)
Sedated auditory brainstem response (ABR age 0-18)
0 to 18 years Alberta Children’s
Hospital Hearing
Clinic
403-955-7061
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Alberta Children’s Hospital – Speech Language Pathology
Provide assessment, intervention and consultation with families and community partners in order to facilitate
communicative competence through a variety of communication modalities, languages, and strategies for:
infants and children with diagnosed sensorineural and/or permanent conductive hearing loss age
birth to 3 years (up to age 6 based on age of identification).
children with progressive losses, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, newly diagnosed, and those
with cochlear implants regardless of age.
Alberta Children’s
Hospital Hearing
Clinic
403-955-7061
Speech Language Pathologists
SLPs consult and collaborate with a team which can include parents, teachers, other specialists and
administration.
Assessment and/or intervention is provided based on needIntervention includes but is not limited to one-on-one
pull out, small group work, or work in the classroom. Areas of intervention typically include: articulation,
intelligibility, receptive and expressive language, vocabulary, literacy, written expression and social thinking
CBE students in
specialized classes
for DHH (grades 1-
12)
Marlene May,
R.SLP
Marlene.May@ahs
.ca
Rosanne Murynka,
R.SLP
Rosanne.Murynka
@ahs.ca
Speech-Language Services are provided to students by Core SLPs. Referrals are made through the school’s
resource team
DHH students
attending their
designated CBE,
CSSD school
(grades 1-12)
Referral Intake |
Main Branch
403-955-1300
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Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FCSD)
Promotes a family-centered approach to build the capacity of the entire family, including parents, siblings, and
extended family members so the child can be raised at home and fully participate in community life
Funding and supports for costs incurred due to extraordinary impact for having a child with a disability, such as
individual and family counselling, attending medical appointments, respite support, and child care support, aide
support, support and consultation from Specialized services, such as speech language pathologists and
psychologists
Eligibility Requirements:
under age 18
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
proof of disability (letter from medical doctor)
child and family must live in AB
Families of children
with non-medical
disabilities
Family Support for
Children with
Disabilities (FSCD)
- Alberta Human
Services -
Government of
Alberta
Calgary Branch |
Intake
403-297-50111
Calgary Branch |
Main
403-297-5580
The AADL hearing aid benefits program supports Albertans with hearing impairments. AADL provides
funding towards the purchase, replacement and repair of hearing aids, earmolds, fm systems, cochlear
implants and bone anchored hearing devices when specific benefit eligibility requirements are met. They
provide basic equipment and supplies, with quantity and price limits in effect. Clients share in the cost of
program benefits. This means clients pay 25% of the cost of benefits. Some benefits may be upgraded to a
more expensive item, but the client is responsible for paying the additional amount. Equipment must be
purchased through a contracted AADL vendor, which may be a Hearing Aid Pracitioner or Audiolgist. Children
under the age of 18 years old must be treated by an Audiologist.
0-18 years, full-time
students, low income
adults, seniors 65+
Alberta Aids to
Daily Living
Alberta Health
Toll-free
310-0000;
780-427-0731
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Our mission at Deaf Alberta is to ensure the Deaf have access to communication in their language of choice.
.
Deaf Alberta:
Deaf Services includes children’s and family programming; educational and social support and providing
referrals to complementary community services:
American Sign Language (ASL) - Classes offered include: customized work sessions, one on one
session, and Family Focused ASL, ASL classes, and ASL Summer Camp. Funding is available for
any Calgarian who are unable to take a class due to financial reasons
Student (ASL) Literacy is provided for elementary students who needs help with reading and writing.
The sessions happen at their home once a week. Students need to be ASL users.
Counselling Services- Contract Service with H.O.P.E Inc. – Registered Psychologist, Registered Play
Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist. Registered psychologists is fluent in ASL.
Assistive Technology –accessibility specialists ensure the right technology matches the personal,
facility or workplace needs. A full range of products can be purchased in person or online. Assist
with funding applications to outside organizations
Hear Alberta:
Hearing Loss Prevention – Information and awareness activities to address existing barriers to using
hearing protection, overexposure to loud music, and other modifiable risk factors to hearing loss.
Sound Advice Program – educational sessions providing tools, strategies and copiing skills to those
living with hearing loss are able to participate and engage more fully in everyday activities.
Peer-to-Hear – This program confidentiallty matches adults dealing with hearing loss with a trusted
mentor who has walked a similar path and now wants to offer support. One-on-one and group
mentoring sessions are available.
Accessibility Services – out accessibility specialists conduct personal, facility and workplace
assessments to ensure the right technology matches clients’ needs. A full range of products can be
purchased on-line through our e-store (estore.deafandhearalberta.ca) or free one-on-one
consultations are available at our office.
Deaf individuals
and their families
www.deafalberta.ca
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Alberta Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology
Alberta Hands & Voices
This parent-driven society provides families with resources, networks, and information needed to improve
communication access and educational outcomes for their children
The Alberta Hands and Voices Facebook page is a central place to connect with other families, ask questions
and find out about events, such as parent coffee nights and the annual picnics and bowling nights
The Parent Toolkit is provided to families of DHH children who have been newly diagnosed
The Guide by Your Side Program matches a Parent Guide who has training, experience, and knowledge on
the many choices that families need to make as they raise a DHH child (In progress)
Parents and families of DHH children
albertahandsandvoi
ces.com
info@albertahandsand
voices.com
Working with you to reach your employment and career goals.
Symmetry Solutions provides Deaf and Hard of Hearing people with employment and career support.
Services:
Interpreting (working with and booking)
Mediation
Work Experience
Workshops
Equipment
DHH / Blind
Individuals jog
seekers
www.symmetrysoluti
ons.ca
403-277-2214
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Dedicated to paying it forward
Choice of Interpreters Inc. is a provider of exceptional interpreting services throughout the province of Alberta; boasting a roster that is inclusive of all freelance AVLIC Certified Interpreters within the province of Alberta. We pride ourselves on our “pay it forward” initiative to the Alberta Deaf Community, and offer services from professional interpreters who uphold the tenets of the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals requiring ASL interpreting
www.choiceofinterpreters.com
Email [email protected]
FACEBOOK/@choiceofinterpreters.com
Our mission at Deaf Alberta is to ensure the Deaf have access to communication in their language of choice.
Interpreting Services-a province wide service that provides equal communication access. Services are at no
cost to the Deaf person.
These services are delivered by professional trained Sign Language Interpreters in a range of settings
including Medical, Legal, employment and more.
Deaf individuals requiring ASL Interpreting
1-866-471-2805
ext. 2
Email:
booking@deafand
hearalberta.ca
Voice/Text/TTY:
1-403-284-6203
Facetime:
booking@deafand
hearalberta.ca
FLIC holds a roster of professionally trained sign language interpreters with a variety of specialities to meet
your interpreting needs. All FLIC interpreters are members of Association of Visual Language Interpreters of
Canada (AVLIC), the national professional association.
Deaf, Deafblind, and Deaf Individuals with disabilities requiring ASL Interpreting
www.flicinterpretin
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403-830-3542
